HERMAN MORRIS, JR.

Biography
Herman Morris, Jr., is the City Attorney of Memphis, Tennessee. In this capacity he represents the city prosecutes and defends all law suits brought by or against the city, collects taxes, supervises the review and adjustment claims by or against the city, drafts and reviews contracts provides legal advice and counsel to city officials, issues opinions and drafts and ordinances. He has been recognized by Woodard & White as one of "The Best Lawyers in America" several times. He is the former President, Chief Executive Officer, and prior to that General Counsel for Memphis Light, Gas, and Water.

A graduate of Rhodes College and Vanderbilt University School of Law, Mr. Morris is a product of the Memphis Public School system and life long Memphian.

Mr. Morris has been recognized and awarded for his leadership contributions and efforts by numerous community organizations and professional associations including:

Alumni Hall of Fame, Memphis City Schools

Humanitarian of the Year Award, National Conference for Community and Justice